Wonderful! This statement especially resonates: “Here, the invitation – the practice even – is to hold the awkward pause that precedes the automatic making of futures. This is a skill – often acquired by bodies who’ve had to cross borders. Animals befriending the impossibility of continuation.” As the essay points out, we are not yet teaching this to our creations, and perhaps we may not be able to if they can’t internalize fear. Shelley’s line in Frankenstein seems particularly apt: “Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful."
That’s a beautiful reflection Daniel, thank you! I’m reminder of Guillermo Del Toro’s « Frankenstein » movie trailer — coming out soon! « Only monsters play god »!
Wonderful! This statement especially resonates: “Here, the invitation – the practice even – is to hold the awkward pause that precedes the automatic making of futures. This is a skill – often acquired by bodies who’ve had to cross borders. Animals befriending the impossibility of continuation.” As the essay points out, we are not yet teaching this to our creations, and perhaps we may not be able to if they can’t internalize fear. Shelley’s line in Frankenstein seems particularly apt: “Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful."
That’s a beautiful reflection Daniel, thank you! I’m reminder of Guillermo Del Toro’s « Frankenstein » movie trailer — coming out soon! « Only monsters play god »!